Terrifying footage shows tarantula infected with real-life ‘zombie fungus’ #spider #tarantula #cordyceps #nature | Yahoo News Australia

A spider overtaken by the Cordyceps fungus stands as one of nature’s most chilling examples of parasitic control. This notorious fungus, known for its domination of insects and arachnids, infiltrates the host’s body and nervous system, rewriting its instincts from the inside out. Once infected, the spider is no longer truly in command of its actions. Instead, it is compelled to climb — often seeking a high or hidden perch, like the shadowed corner of a basement ceiling — where it anchors itself

27K views · 434 reactions | When a cordyceps fungus attacks a host, the mycelium invades and eventually takes control of the body — replacing the host tissue. An elongated fruit body, called an ascocarp, will then spring forth and release the spores. Ensuring that the zombie bug apocalypse continues… #FungusFriday 履‍♂️  | Science Channel | Facebook

2.5M views · 21K reactions | How could this fungus spread? | Crazy Creatures | Facebook

15K views · 573 reactions | Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, commonly known as #zombieantfungus, is an insect-pathogenic #fungus, currently found predominantly in tropical forest ecosystems. #TwistedTENS #Top10 | Rob Gavagan | Facebook